Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Philadelphia Republicans appeal decision to allow Working Families Party candidates on the ballot

The appeal comes less than a week after a judge ruled in favor of City Councilmember Kendra Brooks and her running mate Nicolas O’Rourke

Philadelphia

Politics

Philadelphia’s Working Families Party: A tale of two ballot challenges

Two City Council candidates from the Working Families Party will remain on the ballot while the WFP’s city commissioner candidate suspends his campaign

News & Politics

Politics

Philadelphia Republican Seth Bluestein announces Forward Party affiliation

The Republican City Commissioner joins a pair of Harrisburg lawmakers in taking the party’s pledge

Capitol Beat

Politics

Shapiro weighs in on Trump indictment: ‘Our democracy survived’

The governor addressed the former president’s latest charges during a visit to Northeast Philadelphia

Capitol Beat

Politics

What to know about PA’s 21st House District race

Democrat Lindsay Powell and Republican Erin Connolly Autenreith will face off in September for the vacant seat.

News & Politics

Politics

The Jan. 6 criminal case tracker

An in-depth chronicling of the ever-growing number of Pennsylvanians charged and convicted of crimes committed during the 2021 insurrection.

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Politics

Innamorato resigns, bringing state House back to 101-101 tie

Innamorato resigned as she continues to campaign for Allegheny County executive.

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

A Q&A with former congressman Charlie Dent

The former congressman spoke on the state of the Republican Party and what could happen in 2024

Philadelphia

Politics

Donald Trump speech caps dramatic first day of Moms for Liberty summit

The former president was one of three Republican presidential candidates to speak at the controversial group’s national convention on Friday.

Philadelphia

Politics

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis brings his presidential pitch to Philadelphia

The Republican presidential candidate spoke at the Moms for Liberty summit Friday morning

Philadelphia

Politics

As Moms for Liberty comes to Philly, tensions run high

The self-described parental rights organization is holding its annual conference in the Cradle of Liberty this weekend.

Campaigns & Elections

Opinion

Opinion: Partisanship has no place in Pennsylvania’s courts

Pennsylvania Superior Court candidate Jill Beck writes that the state deserves jurists who will put adherence to the law over partisanship.

Philadelphia

Personality

A Q&A with Sinceré Harris

A one-on-one conversation with Cherelle Parker’s campaign manager on what Democrats can learn from the historic primary win

News & Politics

Politics

Polling memo shows ‘tight’ race for Bucks commissioners seats

A recent internal poll on the race shows single digits separating all four candidates.

Politics

Politics

7 things to watch for leading up to the general election

With primary elections over, City & State highlights the storylines to focus on across the state as Election Day gets closer.

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

A Q&A with Christine Todd Whitman

The longtime GOP stalwart is co-chairing a new political party looking to provide a way forward for American voters and politicians.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Dave McCormick: ‘America needs to go to the gym’

The former hedge fund executive is contemplating another U.S. Senate run.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Cherelle Parker talks health emergency, policy proposals in first post-primary public appearance

The Democratic nominee for Philadelphia mayor met privately with Gov. Josh Shapiro before speaking to the press.

Capitol Beat

Politics

5 things we know, post-primary edition

Progressives prevailed in Pittsburgh and more special elections could be on the horizon.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

How Cherelle Parker’s ‘village’ made a path to victory

The Democratic mayoral primary victor’s ability to hold a majority of the Black vote throughout Philadelphia propelled her to victory